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RPGamer Round-Up: September 20 – September 27

by Alex Fuller · Published September 27, 2026 · Updated September 28, 2026

Welcome to the latest edition of RPGamer’s round-up column, where we look back at some of the articles that we have posted over the intervening period. This article is designed to give reminders of some interesting content and stories that our readers might have missed.

Editorial Content

Nocturne Review

Story-driven, rhythm-combat RPG Nocturne carries the beat of a digital afterlife. Michael Baker discovers that while its concept may sound like an odd mash-up, genre-wise, Pracy Studios makes it work.

Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow Review

Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow brings an unusual timing-based combat system to an anime-inspired RPG. Although its darker atmosphere and interesting ideas show some promise, Imani Jones finds that repetitive battles make the game difficult to recommend.

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition Switch 2 Impression

Dragon Quest XI received a dedicated Switch 2 version this week. Matt Masem reports that the new version finally bridges the gap between portability and home-console fidelity for the game.

Brigandine: Abyss PAX West Impression

Brigandine: Abyss is a strategy RPG covering the story of the returning Abyssloa Empire. Available now on PC and consoles, RPGamer got to spend a bit of time with it at PAX West.

Major Headlines

Lufia I & II The Sinistrals Saga Announced for 2027

Clear River Games and Taito have announced Lufia I & II The Sinistrals Saga. The collection will include the first two games in the Lufia series and is set to release on PC and consoles next year.

Armed Fantasia, Directorate Novitiate Development Purportedly Discontinued

Digital Bros, parent company of publisher 505 Games, announced that it has discontinued development on Wild ARMs spiritual successor Armed Fantasia. The company also stopped work on urban RPG Directorate Novitiate.

Action RPG Dawngazer Announced

Good Smile Company and Monochrome Corporation have announced action RPG Dawngazer. The game is the first revealed title in the new Ignisphere IP, and is being directed by Unicorn Overlord director Takafumi Noma.

Titan Quest II Fully Releasing on PC, Consoles in January

THQ Nordic and Grimlore Games revealed a full release date for Titan Quest II. The action RPG, which has been in Early Access on PC for just over a year, will launch on PC and consoles in January.

Mercenaries Grace: Black Feather and the Golden Right Arm Announced

RideonJapan announced a new title in the Mercenaries tactical RPG series. Mercenaries Grace: Black Feather and the Golden Right Arm will release in Japan in November, with an English release planned to follow.

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Final DLC Announced

Owlcat Games revealed its fourth and final planned story DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. Processional of the Damned will release in December and add new companion Stella.

Toada Brava Kickstarter Campaign Underway

Good Smile Company and Monochrome Corporation have announced action RPG Dawngazer. The game is the first revealed title in the new Ignisphere IP, and is being directed by Unicorn Overlord director Takafumi Noma.

A pair of notable RPGs received short-notice releases this week. Wadjet Eye Games and The Curiosity Engine’s vampiric text-based adventure RPG Nighthawks and Pracy Studios’s story-driven, rhythm-combat RPG Nocturne are both out now.